GRE Word List
RIDDLE
a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |